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Kidnapping Sparks Fury As Edo Youths Pull Down Tinubu’s 2027 Billboard.
According to Nivo News, unrest broke out in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State, on Saturday as angry youths destroyed a 2027 presidential campaign billboard of President Bola Tinubu while protesting the abduction and killing of a young man by suspected kidnappers.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The victim was reportedly abducted on January 9, 2026, at Ojo Street in Ihumudumu, Ekpoma, while attempting to enter his brother’s residence. The assailants, said to be about four in number, later killed the young man, triggering outrage across the community.
The incident sparked a violent protest, during which youths vandalised the billboard and set bonfires on the road, disrupting movement in the area. Other properties within the locality were also damaged during the unrest. Footage circulating online captured the moment the billboard, reportedly mounted by the Chairman of Esan West Local Government Area, Ebhodaghe Albert Blessing, was pulled down. The billboard carried the inscription, “Asiwaju 2027 is settled.”
In response to the breakdown of order, the council chairman announced an immediate restriction on the movement of both commercial and private motorcycles within the locality from 7:00 p.m. daily. He urged residents and motorcycle operators to comply with the directive, noting that security agencies had been mandated to enforce the ban and deal decisively with violators, as part of efforts to restore calm and ensure public safety.
Meanwhile, the Edo State Government condemned the destruction of public and private property and cautioned against actions that could further undermine security operations. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Prince Kassim Afegbua, the government acknowledged citizens’ constitutional right to express grievances but stressed that security-related concerns require calm, coordination and constructive engagement.
The state government warned that road blockages and uncoordinated protests could expose residents to greater risks and be exploited by criminal elements. It reiterated that Governor Monday Okpebholo’s administration remains responsive to security concerns and is pursuing proactive measures, including strengthening the Edo Security Corps, neighbourhood watch initiatives and sustained collaboration with community leaders and security agencies.
The government urged residents of Ekpoma and the wider Edo community to remain law-abiding, cooperate with security operatives and utilise established channels to share information, assuring them that security strategies are continuously being reviewed and reinforced to protect lives and property across the state.
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a historic breakthrough with the emergence of its first female pilot, Superintendent of Customs Nafisat Balogun, who recently earned a commercial multi-engine pilot licence in the United States.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The achievement was celebrated by the Nigeria Customs Technical Hangar Service, marking a significant step in the agency’s drive to strengthen its aviation capacity for surveillance, logistics, and anti-smuggling operations.
At a ceremony attended by senior officers, the Managing Director of the Customs Technical Hangar Service, retired Comptroller of Customs Capt. Kuhi Mbaya, described the development as a landmark moment for the service.
He said Balogun’s transition from cabin crew to certified commercial pilot represents a major breakthrough for the Customs aviation unit and highlights the agency’s commitment to professional growth and inclusivity.
He added that the milestone reflects expanding opportunities within the Service as it continues to integrate air assets into its enforcement and border monitoring operations.
Balogun expressed gratitude for the support she received, noting that her journey required dedication and resilience, while pledging to apply her new skills in advancing the Customs mandate with professionalism and discipline.
The development has been widely described within the Service as an inspiration for greater female participation in technical and specialised roles.
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Osun 2026: APC Candidate Oyebamiji Pledges Inclusive Governance For Non-Indigenes, Interest Groups.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), has pledged to ensure inclusive governance by integrating non-indigenes and various interest groups if elected in the August 15, 2026 governorship election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He said his administration would operate a structured system that promotes participation and representation of all segments of society in governance.
The pledge was conveyed by a former lawmaker and ex-Special Adviser on Civic Engagement, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, after he represented the candidate at an engagement with members of the Arewa community in Ibokun, Obokun Local Government Area.
Oyintiloye said the plan is aimed at strengthening the link between government and grassroots communities, ensuring public policies reflect citizens’ real needs.
He added that all groups would be actively involved in both policy formulation and implementation to drive development in the state.
Oyebamiji also promised continued engagement with farmers, traders, artisans, and non-indigene communities as key stakeholders in governance.
Responding, leaders of the Arewa community commended past inclusion efforts and pledged support for the APC candidate ahead of the election.
Barely a year after its inauguration in Akwa Ibom State, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has been plunged into a deep factional crisis.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Multiple factions are now locked in a struggle for control of the party, leaving members uncertain about the legitimate leadership structure.
One faction is led by John Akpanudodehe, a former National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), while another is headed by the embattled state chairman, Dick Duke.
Although the leader of a third faction could not be immediately confirmed, findings indicate that another group also exists within the party.
Sources further suggest that the Akpanudodehe-led faction is seeking to remove the current chairman through a recently held congress that has sparked controversy.
In response, Dick Duke convened a stakeholders’ meeting over the weekend, where he rejected the legitimacy of the said congress.
He said the party had formally written to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to distance itself from the exercise, citing a subsisting court order.
According to him, his tenure as state chairman is still valid until May, and any congress conducted before then would be unlawful.
Duke added that the party would only proceed with proper congresses after the expiration of his tenure and the resolution of legal issues, in line with due process.
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